JP2009065645A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus with which color status (saturation and hue) corresponding to set values of an image-processing operation can be visually recognized with ease. <P>SOLUTION: The imaging apparatus has an image sensor which acquires image data. The imaging apparatus has an image-processing unit which performs an image-processing operation on the image data. The imaging apparatus has a display unit which displays an image-processing setting picture (P3) having setting-status indication areas (IP10, IP20, IP51, and IP62) showing setting status of the image-processing operation and a color status indication area IP70 displaying a diagrammatic representation of color status in the setting status. The setting-status indication area shows hue in the image-processing operation, as the setting status. The color status indication area has a figure that shows saturations of a plurality of color components in order to display the diagrammatic representation of the color status; and the figure is displayed in the color status indication area while being rotated according to the hue. A shape and a size of the figure change in accordance with the saturations of the plurality of color components. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and more particularly to a screen display for setting image processing.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an imaging apparatus capable of setting image processing has been proposed as an imaging apparatus.

Patent Document 1 discloses an imaging apparatus that displays an image corresponding to a setting value (parameter) for image processing.
JP 2004-282178 A

  In addition, there has been proposed an imaging apparatus that can hold a plurality of image finishing patterns (a combination of preset values such as saturation, hue, sharpness, and contrast) and switch between them. However, the difference in the color state (saturation and hue) corresponding to the set value for image processing is difficult to understand simply by checking the image. In addition, it is difficult to imagine the finish of an image shot with the set value.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus that can easily visually recognize a color state (saturation or hue) corresponding to a set value of image processing.

  An image pickup apparatus according to the present invention illustrates an image pickup element that acquires image data, an image processing unit that performs image processing of image data, a setting state display area that indicates a setting state related to image processing, and a color state in the setting state. A display unit for displaying an image processing setting screen having a color state display area. The setting state display area indicates a hue in image processing as a setting state. In order to illustrate the color state, the color state display area is , Having a figure indicating the saturation of a plurality of color components, and the figure is represented in the color state display area in a rotated state according to the hue, and the shape and size are indicated according to the saturation of the plurality of color components Change.

  Preferably, the figure is a two-dimensional figure formed by connecting points plotted according to the saturation of a plurality of color components.

  More preferably, the figure is a radar chart having first and second axes, the plurality of color components are composed of first to fourth color components, and the vertex of the radar chart is the first to fourth color components. The vertex corresponding to the first color component and the vertex corresponding to the third color component complementary to the first color component are plotted in the vicinity of the first axis, and the second color component Corresponding vertices and vertices corresponding to the fourth color component that is complementary to the second color component are plotted in the vicinity of the second axis.

  Preferably, the two-dimensional figure is a radar chart having first, second, and third axes, and the plurality of color components are composed of red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, and magenta. Vertices indicate the saturation of red, green, blue, cyan, and magenta. The vertex corresponding to red and the vertex corresponding to cyan are plotted in the vicinity of the first axis, and the vertex corresponding to green is The vertex corresponding to magenta is plotted in the vicinity of the second axis, the vertex corresponding to blue and the vertex corresponding to yellow are plotted in the vicinity of the third axis, and the radar chart shows the hue setting state. Accordingly, it is expressed in a state of being rotated around the intersection of the first, second, and third axes.

  Preferably, in order to illustrate the color state, the color state display area illustrates the saturation of a plurality of color components on a plane including the a axis and the b axis in the L * a * b * coordinate system.

  Preferably, the display unit displays the image processing setting screen in a state where an image subjected to image processing corresponding to the setting state is displayed for the image data.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an imaging apparatus that can easily visually recognize a color state (saturation or hue) corresponding to a set value of image processing.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The imaging device 1 is a digital camera.

  The parts related to the imaging of the imaging device 1 are the operation unit 10, the control unit 30, the EEPROM 40, the lens driving unit 45, the exposure control unit 47, the lens 51, the imaging device 53 such as a CCD, an AFE (analog front end) 55, a DSP (video). A signal processing circuit) 60, a recording unit 70, an SDRAM (buffer memory) 80, and a display unit 90 (see FIG. 1). The operation unit 10 includes a power lever 12, a release button 13, a function key 15, a four-direction key 16, and an OK button 17 (see FIGS. 1 to 3). The display unit 90 includes an optical finder 91 and first and second display units 92a and 92b.

  When the release button 13 is fully pressed and a release switch (not shown) is turned on, the subject image is captured by the image sensor 53 as an optical image via the lens 51. The captured still image is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the AFE 55, subjected to image processing by the DSP 60, and then displayed on the first display unit 92a. The captured still image data (any file format of the user such as JPEG) is recorded in the recording unit 70. An optical image of the subject image via the lens 51 can be optically observed by the optical finder 91.

  Further, the subject image is picked up by the image pickup device 53 as an optical image via the lens 51 by setting the power lever 12 to a preview instruction position (not shown). In this case, the captured still image data is temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80 but is not recorded in the recording unit 70. However, the data (RAW data) temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80 can be recorded in the recording unit 70 after the development processing. The image data temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80 (data before image processing such as RAW data and YCbCr data) is used for preview display, and confirmation images on the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3. (See FIGS. 8 to 11).

  The power lever 12 is a lever disposed at the front grip portion of the image pickup apparatus 1 and around the release button 13. The power lever 12 is rotated with a user's right hand index finger or the like while the user holds the image pickup apparatus 1. By aligning the lever index with the positions (on instruction position, off instruction position, preview instruction position), the power of the imaging apparatus 1 is turned on and off, and imaging (preview display operation) for temporary recording in the SDRAM 80 is performed.

  When the release button 13 is half-pressed, a photometric switch (not shown) is turned on, and photometry by the exposure control unit 47 and distance measurement and focusing operation by the lens driving unit 45 are performed.

  When the release button 13 is fully pressed, the release switch is turned on and imaging is performed. An image corresponding to the image data obtained by imaging is displayed on the first display unit 92a, and the image data is recorded in the recording unit 70. The image captured in response to the full press of the release button 13 may be a still image or a moving image.

  When the user operates the function key 15, the four-direction key 16, and the OK button 17 as operation keys, various settings (image processing settings (image finishing pattern (preset color components set in advance)) in the image processing performed by the DSP 60 are performed. Selection of a combination of setting values such as saturation, hue, sharpness, and contrast) and adjustment of overall saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness in the selected image finishing pattern). In the present embodiment, when the image finishing pattern is changed, the saturation combination for each color component also changes. When the overall saturation setting value is changed, the saturation for each color component changes at the same rate.

  The function key 15 is arranged on the lower right side of the back surface of the imaging device 1. The four-direction key 16 includes an up-direction key 16a, a down-direction key 16b, a right-direction key 16c, and a left-direction key 16d, and is disposed on the right side of the back side of the imaging device 1 in a positional relationship surrounding the OK button 17. In the normal shooting mode, when the function key 15 is pressed, a function setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the first display unit 92a, and when the OK button 17 is further pressed, the first image processing setting screen P1 ( 4 and 8) is displayed on the first display portion 92a.

  The four-direction key 16 includes an up-direction key 16a, a down-direction key 16b, a right-direction key 16c, and a left-direction key 16d, and is disposed on the right side of the back side of the imaging device 1 in a positional relationship surrounding the OK button 17. By operating the four-way key 16 in a state where information (first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3) related to the setting state of the image processing is displayed on the first display unit 92a, the setting state of the image processing is changed. Be changed.

  The OK button 17 is used for switching from the function setting screen to the image processing setting screen P1 and the setting state relating to the image processing set by the four-way key 16 (setting values such as image finishing pattern, overall saturation and hue). Used to determine When the OK button 17 is pressed in a state where the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 are displayed, setting values for overall saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness in the selected image finishing pattern. Is confirmed, the display of the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 is canceled, and the mode is switched to the normal photographing mode. When a setting value related to image processing such as overall saturation is changed, the changed setting value is overwritten and saved in the EEPROM 40.

  The control unit 30 changes the setting state of the image processing in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 10 when performing control of each unit related to imaging, in particular, various settings of image processing performed by the DSP 60, and further displays a preview. If it has been performed, image processing is performed on the still image displayed in the preview based on the setting state of the image processing, and information regarding the setting state of the image processing is displayed (first to third image processing setting screen P1). To P3) and a still image after image processing are displayed on the display unit 90 (first display unit 92a).

  Further, the control unit 30 determines the saturation of each color of red R, green G, blue B, yellow Y, cyan C, and magenta M in image processing based on the set image finishing pattern and overall saturation. The color state display area IP70 in the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 is illustrated using a radar chart. Further, the control unit determines the degree of hue rotation in the image processing based on the set hue (depending on the hue change direction and change amount) in the color states in the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3. The radar chart is shown in the display area IP70 as being rotated around the origin O. This allows the user to change the image finish pattern in image processing and the individual settings used for image processing by changing the color state in image processing (the strength of each color in the shape of the radar chart, the saturation in the size of the radar chart). It is possible to visually recognize the intensity of the color and the degree of inclination of the radar chart). That is, the radar chart is a two-dimensional figure (hexagon) whose shape changes in accordance with the saturation in a different direction for each color component, and the setting state of the image processing is expressed two-dimensionally.

  The EEPROM 40 records setting values related to image processing such as overall saturation. The set values relating to image processing such as overall saturation and hue for each image finishing pattern are recorded in the EEPROM 40 as initial values set in advance by the manufacturer. It is possible to change to an arbitrary set value and record. However, the saturation for each color component cannot be changed.

  The AFE 55 converts the analog image signal obtained by the image sensor 53 into a digital signal, and the DSP 60 performs image processing on the digital signal.

  The optical viewfinder 91 is a viewfinder for observing an optical image of the subject image through the lens 51 and an exposure condition set by the user or calculated by photometry by looking into it with one eye of the user.

  The first display unit 92a is a display device disposed on the back surface of the imaging device 1, and displays an image obtained by imaging (including a still image used for preview display) and also displays information regarding the setting state of image processing. (Display of first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3) is performed. The second display unit 92b is a display device arranged on the upper surface of the imaging device 1, and displays a function setting state related to image processing and recording such as exposure conditions and white balance.

  By operating the function key 15 and the OK button 17 in the normal shooting mode, the first display unit 92a displays the image processing setting outer surface P1 for displaying information regarding the setting state of the image processing. When image data is temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80, the latest image data is displayed on the first display portion 92a (preview display), and information display regarding the setting state of image processing (display of the image processing setting screen P1) is performed. (On-screen display, see FIG. 8). When image data is not temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80, only information display regarding the setting state of image processing (display of the image processing setting screen P1) is performed (see FIG. 4).

  Next, details of the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 will be described.

  The first image processing setting screen P1 adjusts the saturation setting display area IP10 for adjusting the overall saturation setting value, the hue setting display area IP20 for adjusting the hue setting value, and the contrast setting value. A contrast setting display area IP30 for adjusting the sharpness setting value, a sharpness setting display area IP40 for adjusting the set value of the sharpness, a first image finishing pattern display area IP51 for displaying the selected image finishing pattern as an icon, and the selected image finishing pattern. An image finishing pattern name display area IP61 for displaying the name, a color state display area IP70 for illustrating the color state (saturation, hue) of each color of RGBYCM based on the set value, and a lever index to match the preview indication position of the power lever 12 Instructions for newly capturing images and displaying previews corresponding to Preview instruction display area IP80 by the letter, and in response to pressing of the OK button 17, having the determined instruction display area IP90 with icons and letters to confirm the setting state relating to the image processing (see FIGS. 4 and 8). 4 and 8 show a state where the natural mode is selected as the image finishing pattern.

  The saturation setting display area IP10 corresponds to the first icon IC1 indicating overall saturation adjustment, the first cursor CR1 indicating the overall saturation setting value set by the user, and the selected image finishing pattern. The first manufacturer setting value MS1 indicating the setting value of the overall saturation set in advance by the manufacturer, and the first movement area SA1 indicating the movement area of the first cursor CR1. 4 and 8 show a state in which the overall saturation setting value set by the user and the overall saturation setting value set by the manufacturer are both intermediate values (standard values). . The first cursor CR1 can be moved laterally by the user operating the right key 16c and the left key 16d to increase or decrease the set value, but the first manufacturer set value MS1 does not move. The difference from the set value can be visually recognized. The first icon IC1 and the first movement area SA1 in the saturation setting display area IP10 have a color configuration that does not transmit, and the back image is not displayed.

  The hue setting display area IP20 includes a second icon IC2 indicating the hue adjustment, a second cursor CR2 indicating the setting value of the hue set by the user, and a hue preset by the manufacturer corresponding to the selected image finishing pattern. A second manufacturer setting value MS2 indicating the set value of the second cursor CR2 and a second movement area SA2 indicating the movement area of the second cursor CR2. 4 and 8 show a state in which the hue setting value set by the user and the hue setting value set by the manufacturer are both intermediate values (standard values). The second cursor CR2 can be moved laterally by the user operating the right direction key 16c and the left direction key 16d to increase or decrease the set value, but the second manufacturer set value MS2 does not move. The difference from the set value can be visually recognized. The second icon IC2 and the second movement area SA2 in the hue setting display area IP20 have a color configuration that does not transmit, and the back image is not displayed.

  The contrast setting display area IP30 includes a third icon IC3 indicating contrast adjustment, a third cursor CR3 indicating a contrast setting value set by the user, and a contrast set in advance by the manufacturer corresponding to the selected image finishing pattern. A third manufacturer setting value MS3 indicating the set value of the third cursor, and a third movement area SA3 indicating the movement area of the third cursor CR3. 4 and 8 show a state in which the contrast setting value set by the user and the contrast setting value set by the manufacturer are both intermediate values (standard values). The third cursor CR3 can be moved laterally by the user operating the right key 16c and the left key 16d to increase or decrease the set value, but the third manufacturer set value MS3 does not move. The difference from the set value can be visually recognized. The third icon IC3 and the third movement area SA3 in the contrast setting display area IP30 have a color configuration that does not transmit, and the back image is not displayed.

  The sharpness setting display area IP40 includes a fourth icon IC4 indicating sharpness adjustment, a fourth cursor CR4 indicating a sharpness setting value set by the user, and a sharpness preset by the manufacturer corresponding to the selected image finishing pattern. A fourth maker set value MS4 indicating the set value and a fourth moving area SA4 indicating the moving area of the fourth cursor CR4. 4 and 8 show a state in which the sharpness setting value set by the user and the sharpness setting value set by the manufacturer are both intermediate values (standard values). The fourth cursor CR4 can be moved laterally by the user operating the right key 16c and the left key 16d to increase or decrease the set value. However, since the fourth manufacturer set value MS4 does not move, the manufacturer The difference from the set value can be visually recognized. The fourth icon IC4 and the fourth movement area SA4 in the sharpness setting display area IP40 have a color configuration that does not transmit, and the rear image is not displayed.

  The icon portion of the first image finishing pattern display area IP51 has a color configuration that does not transmit, and the back image is not displayed.

  The color state display area IP70 opposes the RC axis AXRC that connects red R and cyan C in complementary colors, the GM axis AXGM that connects green G and magenta M, and the BY axis AXBY that connects blue B and yellow Y. It is a radar chart having a regular hexagonal display area as a diagonal line connecting vertices, and the saturation of R plotted on the RC axis AXRC, the saturation of M plotted on the GM axis AXGM, and the BY axis AXBY By connecting the saturation of B plotted, the saturation of C plotted on the RC axis AXRC, the saturation of G plotted on the GM axis AXGM, and the saturation of Y plotted on the BY axis AXBY Radar chart CH is formed. The origin O is arranged between a point indicating the saturation of R on the RC axis AXRC and a point indicating the saturation of C, and indicates the point indicating the saturation of G on the GM axis AXGM and the saturation of M. It is arranged between the points, and is arranged between the point indicating the saturation of B and the point indicating the saturation of Y on the BY axis AXBY. However, when the hue is set to a value away from the intermediate value, the saturation (each vertex forming the hexagon) of each color is plotted at a position rotated by a certain angle from these axes. The intersection of the RC axis AXRC, the GM axis AXGM, and the BY axis AXBY, that is, the origin O indicates the minimum value of saturation, and the higher the distance from the origin O, the higher the saturation.

  4 and 8, since the natural mode that does not particularly emphasize each color is selected as the image finishing pattern and the hue is set to an intermediate value, the radar chart CH shows a regular hexagon and each vertex is plotted on the axis. Is done. On the other hand, when an image finishing pattern is selected in a mode in which any color is biased to be stronger (weaker) (for example, in landscape mode, B is set stronger and M and Y are set weaker). The radar chart CH shows a hexagon different from a regular hexagon (see FIGS. 5 and 9). Further, when the overall saturation is increased, the hexagon is enlarged while maintaining a similar shape (see FIGS. 6 and 10), and when the overall saturation is decreased, the hexagon is similar. Reduce the size while maintaining the shape. When the hue is changed, the hexagon rotates around the origin O while maintaining the size and shape according to the change direction and change amount of the hue (see FIGS. 7 and 11). The set values of contrast and sharpness do not affect the saturation, and therefore do not affect the shape and inclination of the radar chart CH.

  When the radar chart CH is rotated by changing the hue, the radar chart CH ′ when the radar chart CH is not rotated may be displayed with a dotted line in addition to the display of the radar chart CH when the radar chart CH is rotated (FIG. 7, see FIG.

  The regular hexagonal frame constituting the outer shape of the color state display area IP70 has an upper right side portion SL1, an upper left side portion SL2, a left side portion SL3, a lower left side portion SL4, a lower right side portion SL5, and a right side portion SL6. The color state display area IP70 has a color configuration that does not transmit, and the rear image is not displayed.

  The upper right side portion SL1 has a color configuration in which the right side is yellow Y, and gradation is changed to red R toward the left side. The upper left side portion SL2 has a color configuration in which the right side is red R and gradation is changed to magenta M toward the left side. The left side SL3 has a color configuration in which the upper side is magenta M and a gradation that changes to blue B toward the lower side is applied. The lower left side SL4 has a color configuration in which the left side is blue B and gradation is changed to cyan C toward the right side. The lower right side portion SL5 has a color configuration in which the left side is cyan C, and gradation that changes to green G toward the right side is applied. The right side portion SL6 has a color configuration in which a lower side is a green G and a gradation that changes to yellow Y toward the upper side is applied.

  When the up direction key 16a or the down direction key 16b is pressed, the selection area display frame FR displays the items of the saturation setting display area IP10, the hue setting display area IP20, the contrast setting display area IP30, and the sharpness setting display area IP40. Move up and down to select a target item for setting value change. In FIG. 4, the selection area display frame FR is located in the first image finishing pattern display area IP51, and can be shifted to an image finishing pattern other than the natural mode by operating the right direction key 16c or the left direction key 16d. It is shown that.

  When the right direction key 16c or the left direction key 16d is pressed while the first image processing setting screen P1 is displayed, the screen is switched to the second image processing setting screen P2 for selecting an image finishing pattern (FIG. 5, FIG. 5). (See FIG. 9). When the up direction key 16a or the down direction key 16b is pressed while the first image processing setting screen P1 is displayed, the selection area display frame FR moves, and the entire image finishing pattern selected before the pressing is displayed. The screen is switched to the third image processing setting screen P3 for setting the saturation and the like (see FIGS. 6, 7, 10, and 11).

  The second image processing setting screen P2 includes a saturation setting display area IP10, a hue setting display area IP20, a contrast setting display area IP30, a sharpness setting display area IP40, and a second image finishing pattern display that displays selectable image finishing patterns as icons. It has an area IP52, an image finishing pattern name display area IP61, a color state display area IP70, a preview instruction display area IP80, and a decision instruction display area IP90 (see FIGS. 5 and 9). 5 and 9 show a state where the landscape mode is selected as the image finishing pattern.

  The second image finishing pattern display area IP52 displays a large mode corresponding to the selected image finishing pattern, is surrounded by a selection area display frame FR, and displays other selectable modes small. The icon portion of the second image finishing pattern display area IP52 has a color configuration that does not transmit, and the back image is not displayed.

  In the state where the first image processing setting screen P1 is displayed, the selection area display frame FR includes a frame for emphasizing the selected image finishing pattern and an arrow corresponding to the direction key around the frame (right here) A right arrow corresponding to the direction key 16c and a left arrow corresponding to the left key 16d). In the state where the second image processing setting screen P2 is displayed, a frame for emphasizing the selected image finishing pattern and an arrow corresponding to the direction key around the frame (here, the down arrow corresponding to the down key 16b). Direction arrow). In a state where the third image processing setting screen P3 is displayed, a frame for emphasizing the selected image processing item, and an arrow corresponding to the direction key around the frame (here, the right corresponding to the right direction key 16c) Direction arrow and left arrow corresponding to the left key 16d).

  When the right key 16c or the left key 16d is pressed while the second image processing setting screen P2 is displayed, the selection area display frame FR is moved in the horizontal direction, and the image finishing pattern is changed. When the up direction key 16a or the down direction key 16b is pressed while the second image processing setting screen P2 is displayed, the screen is switched to the third image processing setting screen P3.

  The third image processing setting screen P3 includes a saturation setting display area IP10, a hue setting display area IP20, a contrast setting display area IP30, a sharpness setting display area IP40, a first image finishing pattern display area IP51, an image processing item name and a setting value. And an item name / setting value display area IP62, a color state display area IP70, a preview instruction display area IP80, and a determination instruction display area IP90 (see FIGS. 6, 7, 10, and 11).

  6 and 10 show a state where the landscape mode is selected as the image finishing pattern, the overall saturation is selected as the image processing item, and the overall saturation is set higher than the intermediate value by the user. . 7 and 11 show a state in which the landscape mode is selected as the image finishing pattern, the hue is selected as the image processing item, and the hue is changed in the negative direction from the intermediate value by the user.

  When the right key 16c or the left key 16d is pressed while the third image processing setting screen P3 is displayed, the cursor of the selected image processing item (any one of the first to fourth cursors CR1 to CR4). Is moved sideways. When the up direction key 16a or the down direction key 16b is pressed while the third image processing setting screen P3 is displayed, the selection area display frame FR is moved in the vertical direction, and the image processing setting item is changed. At this time, when the image processing setting item is changed to the image finishing pattern, the display is switched to the first image processing setting screen P1.

  When the mode relating to the image finishing pattern is changed while the first and second image processing setting screens P1 and P2 are displayed, the image data corresponding to the preview image corresponds to the changed mode relating to the image processing finishing. Image processing is performed based on the color state (see step S53 in FIG. 14). The still image after the image processing is displayed on the back side of the information (first and second image processing setting screens P1 and P2) display related to the setting state of the image processing. Therefore, it becomes possible to visually recognize the result of changing the image finishing pattern.

  When the setting value of the image processing item is changed in the state where the third image processing setting screen P3 is displayed, the image data corresponding to the preview image changes to the color state corresponding to the changed setting value of the image processing item. Based on this, image processing is performed (see step S53 in FIG. 14). The still image after the image processing is displayed on the back of the information (third image processing setting screen P3) display regarding the setting state of the image processing. Therefore, it becomes possible to visually recognize the result obtained by changing the setting value of the image processing item.

  Further, when the mode relating to the image finishing pattern and the setting value of the image processing item are changed in the state where the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 are displayed, the radar chart CH on the color state display area IP70 is changed. The shape can be changed. Therefore, the color state in the image processing can be visually recognized by changing the mode relating to the image finishing pattern.

  Further, when the power lever 12 is set to the preview instruction position in the state where the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 are displayed, a new image is taken and the taken image data is temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80. The still image corresponding to the temporarily recorded image data is displayed on the back of the information (first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3) display related to the setting state of the image processing. The still image at this time is an image that has been subjected to image processing based on the selected mode for image processing finishing and the set value of the set image processing item corresponding to the mode.

  When the OK button 17 is pressed in a state where the first to third image processing setting screens P1 to P3 are displayed, the mode relating to the selected image processing finishing and the set image processing items corresponding to the mode are displayed. The set value is confirmed and the normal imaging mode is switched.

Next, calculation for specifying the shape of the radar chart CH will be described. The plot position (saturation of each color of RGBYCM) Sat on each axis in the radar chart CH by the calculation of the control unit 30 is selected with respect to the reference input Sin indicated by the RGB coordinate system of each color of RGBYCM. And a color adjustment matrix Cc based on the overall saturation, and then converted into a YCbCr coordinate system (multiplication by YCbCr conversion matrix Yc), and rotation of coordinate axes for axis alignment (multiplication by axis alignment matrix Adj) After performing (Lout = Adj × Yc × Cc × Sin, Lout is the output after axis alignment), it is obtained by the square root of the sum of the square of the Cb component and the square of the Cr component of the output Lout after axis alignment (Sat = ( ^{Cb 2 + Cr 2) 1/2)} .

  The reference input Sin is, for example, R: (255, 0, 0), G (0, 255, 0), B (0, 0, 255), Y: (128, 128, 0), C: (0, 128, 128) and M (128, 0, 128).

  When the hue is adjusted, the plot position on each axis corresponding to the calculated saturation of each color of RGBYCM is set to the origin according to the set value of the hue (depending on the change direction and the change amount of the hue). Rotate around O. For example, in FIGS. 7 and 11, red R is closer to magenta M, magenta M is closer to blue B, blue B is closer to cyan, cyan C is closer to green G, green G is closer to yellow Y, yellow Y Indicates a state in which the hue (hue) is adjusted closer to Red R.

  Next, RAW data image processing setting and development processing procedures in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the power lever 12 is set to a preview instruction position (not shown), the subject image is captured by the image sensor 53 as an optical image through the lens 51 in step S11. The captured still image is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the AFE 55, subjected to image processing by the DSP 60, and then displayed on the first display unit 92a. In step S 12, the captured still image data (RAW data) is temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80.

  In step S13, settings relating to color state adjustment processing, that is, image processing are performed. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In step S14, the RAW data temporarily recorded in the SDRAM 80 is read, and in step S15, development processing including set image processing is performed. The development process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The developed image data is displayed on the first display unit 92a in step S16. When the displayed image is adjusted to the color state intended by the user, the image processing setting and the development processing procedure are ended. If it has not been adjusted to the color state intended by the user, the process returns to step S13 to repeat the color state adjustment process (setting related to image processing) and the development process.

  Next, details of the color state adjustment processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the color state adjustment process in step S13 of FIG. 12, by operating the four-way key 16 or the like in step S31, image finishing pattern selection, color adjustment items (overall saturation, hue, The setting values of contrast and sharpness are adjusted. In step S32, a color adjustment matrix Cc based on the selected image finishing pattern and the overall saturation setting value is calculated and multiplied by the reference input Sin for each color of RGBYCM (Cc × Sin).

In step S33, conversion to the YCbCr coordinate system, that is, multiplication of the YCbCr conversion matrix Yc is performed (Yc × Cc × Sin). In step S34, color space conversion to match the radar chart axes (RC axis AXRC, BY axis AXBY, GM axis AXGM) in the color state display area IP70, that is, multiplication of the axis alignment matrix Adj is performed (Adj × Yc × Cc ×). Sin). In step S35, the saturation of each color is obtained from the Cb component and the Cr component of the output Lout after axis alignment (Sat = (Cb ² + Cr ² ) ^1/2 ), and the saturation of each color calculated in step S36. Based on this value, the radar chart CH is drawn in the color state display area IP70. At this time, when the hue is adjusted (when it is deviated from the intermediate value), the radar chart CH is centered on the origin O according to the deviation from the intermediate value (according to the change direction and change amount of the hue). It is drawn in a rotated state.

  Next, details of the development processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the development processing in step S15 in FIG. 12, color interpolation processing is performed on the RAW data in step S51, and white balance processing is performed in step S52. In step S53, image processing is performed based on selection values of image finishing patterns and set values of color adjustment items (overall saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness), and gamma correction processing is performed in step S54.

  The illustration in the color state display area IP70 is not limited to the radar chart CH. For example, the saturation and hue for each color component of the reference input are converted into the L * a * b * color space, and the output value of the reference input on the plane including the a axis and the b axis in the L * a * b * coordinate system. May be displayed (plotted) (see FIG. 15). In this case, the reference input plot position Sat is obtained by multiplying the reference input Sin shown in the RGB coordinate system by the color adjustment matrix Cc based on the selected image finishing pattern and the overall saturation, and then L * a * B * Coordinate system (multiply by Lab conversion matrix Cs) and hue rotation (multiplication by hue rotation matrix R) are obtained (Lout = R × Cs × Cc × Sin, Lout is the above multiplication operation) In the later output, the a direction component is the a axis coordinate and the b direction component is the b axis coordinate). In this case, not only the RGBYCM colors but also other specific colors can be illustrated.

  In the present embodiment, when setting related to image processing is performed, preview display using a still image is performed, but a moving image may be used.

  The image data used for the preview display performed by the first display unit 92a may be RAW data or YCbCr data recorded in the recording unit 70. Further, it may be image data before recording in the recording unit 70 or the SDRAM 80.

It is a block diagram of the imaging device in this embodiment. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of an imaging device. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of an imaging device. It is a figure which shows the 1st image process setting screen in the state which does not display a preview image. It is a figure which shows the 2nd image process setting screen in the state which does not display a preview image. It is a figure which shows the state which adjusted the whole saturation in the 3rd image process setting screen in the state which does not display a preview image. It is a figure which shows the state which adjusted the hue in the 3rd image process setting screen in the state which does not display a preview image. It is a figure which shows the 1st image process setting screen in the state which displayed the preview image. It is a figure which shows the 2nd image process setting screen in the state which displayed the preview image. It is a figure which shows the state which adjusted the whole saturation in the 3rd image process setting screen in the state which displayed the preview image. It is a figure which shows the state which adjusted the hue in the 3rd image process setting screen in the state which displayed the preview image. 6 is a flowchart illustrating image processing setting and development processing procedures for RAW data. 5 is a flowchart illustrating details of color state adjustment processing in image processing setting and development processing procedures. 6 is a flowchart showing details of development processing in image processing settings and development processing procedures. It is a figure which shows the 1st image processing setting screen which has a color state display area which illustrates the saturation for every color component on the plane containing the a-axis and b-axis in a L * a * b * coordinate system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 10 Operation part 12 Power supply lever 13 Release button 15 Function key 16 Four direction key 16a Up direction key 16b Down direction key 16c Right direction key 16d Left direction key 17 OK button 30 Control part 40 EEPROM
45 Lens Drive Unit 47 Exposure Control Unit 51 Lens 53 Image Sensor 55 AFE
60 DSP
70 Recording unit 80 SDRAM
90 Display unit 90
91 Optical viewfinders 92a, 92b First and second display units AXRC RC axis AXGM GM axis AXBY BY axis IP10 Saturation setting display area IP20 Hue setting display area IP30 Contrast setting display area IP40 Sharpness setting display area IP51 First image finishing pattern display Area IP52 Second image finishing pattern display area IP61 Image finishing pattern name display area IP62 Item name and setting value display area IP70 Color state display area IP80 Preview instruction display area IP90 Determination instruction display area P1 to P3 First to third image processing settings screen

Claims (6)

An image sensor for acquiring image data;
An image processing unit for performing image processing of the image data;
A display unit for displaying an image processing setting screen having a setting state display area indicating a setting state relating to the image processing and a color state display area illustrating a color state in the setting state;
The setting state display area indicates a hue in the image processing as the setting state,
In order to illustrate the color state, the color state display area has a figure indicating the saturation of a plurality of color components,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the figure is displayed in the color state display area in a rotated state according to the hue, and a shape and a size change according to saturation of the plurality of color components.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the figure is a two-dimensional figure formed by connecting points plotted according to the saturation of the plurality of color components. The figure is a radar chart having first and second axes,
The plurality of color components are composed of first to fourth color components,
The vertex of the radar chart indicates the saturation of the first to fourth color components,
The vertex corresponding to the first color component and the vertex corresponding to the third color component that is complementary to the first color component are plotted in the vicinity of the first axis,
The vertex corresponding to the second color component and the vertex corresponding to the fourth color component having a complementary color relationship with the second color component are plotted in the vicinity of the second axis. 2. The imaging device according to 2. The two-dimensional figure is a radar chart having first, second and third axes;
The plurality of color components are composed of red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, and magenta.
The vertex of the radar chart indicates the saturation of the red, the green, the blue, the cyan, and the magenta,
The vertex corresponding to the red and the vertex corresponding to the cyan are plotted in the vicinity of the first axis,
The vertex corresponding to the green and the vertex corresponding to the magenta are plotted in the vicinity of the second axis,
The vertex corresponding to the blue and the vertex corresponding to the yellow are plotted in the vicinity of the third axis,
The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein the radar chart is expressed in a state of being rotated around an intersection of the first, second, and third axes according to a setting state of the hue.   In order to illustrate the color state, the color state display area illustrates the saturation of the plurality of color components on a plane including the a axis and the b axis in the L * a * b * coordinate system. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the image processing setting screen in a state where an image subjected to image processing corresponding to the setting state is displayed for the image data.

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